Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554, 23,331 and 4,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,554, 23,331 and 4,610 is: 6,915
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,554 : 23,331 = 4,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,554/23,331 = 4,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,554x = 23,331 × 4,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,554x = 107,555,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,555,910/15,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,915
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